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Regale Signora — Amadeus
Amadeus – 25° anniversario
Una cantante e un progetto discografico tutto italiano dedicato alla figura di Semiramide. Quando ricerca e interpretazione s’incontrano.
Immagino di non essere stato l’unico ad aver provato un senso di stupore («Ah, qual colpo inaspettato!») ascoltando la traccia numero 3 del secondo cd della bellissima e pluripremiata antologia Semiramide: la signora regale, concepita e interpretata dal mezzosoprano Anna Bonitatibus […]
Naturalmente la citazione dal Barbiere è tanto più sorprendente (e paradossale) in quanto quest’ultimo è dell’anno successivo (1816). Ma sappiamo che il passo incriminato era già stato utilizzato per intero da Rossini nella Cambiale di matrimonio del 1810 (aria di Fannì). Come si vede, le implicazioni musicologhe di questo interessante (oltre che splendido) florilegio sono smaccate e ineludibili. […]
Semiramide World Premiere in Moscow
October 24,th 2014, at Moscow’s Svetlanov Hall marks not only the concert premiere of Semiramide – La Signora Regale, but also marks the world premiere of Rossini’s original version of Bel raggio lusinghier. Anna Bonitatibus is the first interpreter of this version of the Cavatina, most likely only heard by Rossini himself and Isabella Colbran over 190 years ago.
That same evening will also be performed the aria Son infelice, son sventurata from La Morte di Semiramide by Sebastiano Nasolini, yet another world premiere.
Interview d'Anna Bonitatibus
ODB – Opéra
A l’occasion de la sortie de son dernier enregistrement solo, consacré à la légendaire Reine d’Assyrie Sémiramide « de Porpora à Rossini », la mezzo-soprano italienne Anna Bonitatibus nous fait le plaisir de répondre à nos questions, dans un français impeccable.
The Royal Lady and the Majestic Mezzo: Anna Bonitatibus and Semiramide
Fanfare Magazine
“Do you really want to know? It took me four years to put together,” the vivacious mezzo laughs. “It was a very difficult project.”
Difficult, perhaps, but magnificent! Italian mezzo-soprano Anna Bonitatibus’s recently released two-CD set, titled Semiramide, La Signora Regale, is a thrilling collection of Baroque and bel canto arias and scenes inspired by the legendary Assyrian queen, assembled with meticulous research, presented with the lavish accompaniment of art and poetry, not to mention the brilliant musical partnership with Federico Ferri and the Accademia degli Astrusi and La Stagione Armonica. For Bonitatibus it has been a labor of love.
Alla corte di Semiramide
L'ape Musicale
Come si può facilmente immaginare, quelle stesse sezioni che suscitarono in me grande sorpresa, hanno ora risvegliato molta attenzione nel mondo accademico e non posso che esserne contenta pur invitando a non trascurare il valore del ri-nato operista Sebastiano Nasolini.
La scena presentata nell'album è la versione che Isabella Colbran fece ascoltare ai napoletani e con la quale ho inteso renderLe un mio personale omaggio.
Presto Classical Interview
PrestoClassical
Semiramide is such a fascinating, multi-faceted character – when did you first fall under her spell, and how did you set about researching her story and her music?
It was one of my wishes to work on a new project that could recount just how important Music, Opera, and Art in general is to our lives today more than ever despite those who think that opera is near to an end and recordings are just a question of marketing and business. Semiramide appeared extremely fascinating and perfect for this reason. Since my first researches, I found she was misunderstood as a queen and especially as a woman, which to me, is not a matter of a century or a millennium, is a point of strength and also a point of reference. We introduce her true story first and then we continue with the layers of myth surrounding her.
Semiramide
La Signora regale
2016 Concert Tour
- Anna Bonitatibus – Mezzosoprano
- M° Václav Luks – Conductor
- COLLEGIUM 1704 – Orchestra
Join us for this fascinating and original musical program as we peer into the world of Semiramide, ‘Superwoman‘, builder and warrior, the 'Venus' of Mesopotamia, wife and queen, widow and mother.
Semiramide
La Signora regale
Winner of The International Opera Awards for the Best Operatic CD Recital 2015.
Within this unique dream that is now becoming true, I see one very important sign: the encouragement from each of you by believing in the strength of Culture and in the power of Music; the only arms I take-up to defend knowledge and peace.
Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the possibility to express these sentiments, for giving me the possibility of flying on pure happiness after the four years of deep and difficult work done on behalf of this project.
My gratitude goes to each member of the crew and to Sony and Deutsche Harmony Mundi, that allowed the birth of Semiramide – la Signora regale.
Completely moved and grateful to The International Opera Awards
Grazie London.
Anna Bonitatibus
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